Executive Assistant

UNS (founded in 1988) is an international, Amsterdam-based architectural design studio with offices in Amsterdam, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Dubai, Riyadh, Frankfurt and Austin specializing in architecture, urban development and infrastructural projects. 

To ensure UNS’ continuous growth and to make use of all knowledge developed within our global offices we are looking for an Executive Assistant. 

In this challenging position you will support the CFO and a Partner/Senior Architect (both Members of the Global Management Team) in the broadest sense of the word. You arrange all information flows, handle them if possible independently and set things in motion; you show great involvement, you know how to organise the day as efficiently as possible, you plan, coordinate and ensure adequate follow-ups; you are often the first point of contact for the many associates; you manage their complex agendas and you are a sparring partner for all parties involved; you always set the right priorities and are able to manage the work of your GMT members; and you plan, organise and frequently book business trips, internal project meetings and take minutes. 

In addition, you arrange lectures and presentation meetings with customers and prepare presentations. You are responsible for keeping track of time and take care of the declarations. Due to your involvement and knowledge of the business processes, you can anticipate on actions to be taken and offer proactive support. 

Function Profile: 

The ideal candidate is professional and honest with an open, no-nonsense attitude. You function independently, you have a helicopter view, and you switch quickly; you are flexible and accurate in your work and foresee the consequences of your actions; you are a discreet and intelligent team player that people feel comfortable with; you are both a doer and a thinker with excellent social, communication and organisational skills.

• A Bachelor’s/Master’s degree 

• Equivalent broad experience (min. 5 years) in similar position in an international (and/or creative) environment; 

• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; 

• Resilient, highly adaptable to changing priorities ongoing;

• Fluent in both English and Dutch;

• Proficient in MS office 

What we offer: 

• Great company with state-of-the-art products 

• Great team: you will be closely working with 1 Personal Assistant and 3 Executive Assistants

• Play an important role for different teams within the organization 

• Inspiring work environment 

• The location: City Centre Amsterdam 

• 30 annual holidays (based on fulltime 1 year contract) 

• Starting date: October 2026

For more information about the role please contact Anne-Marie Koot: [email protected] 

If you're interested in the role, please complete the application form via the apply button. We are very much looking forward to receiving your CV & motivation letter with the contact details of one reference.

When you work at UNS

• You have the opportunity to work on high profile, challenging global projects 

• You are part of a creative, fresh, professional and academic working environment 

• The city centre of Amsterdam is on your doorstep: one of the world's most beautiful cities 

• Your experience is highly valued, but your innovative and entrepreneurial attitude is ranked highest 

• You design through discovery, and learn on the job 

• You get as much creative freedom as you are willing to take 

• You find yourself in a responsible position as soon as you are ready 

• Friday Afternoon Drinks are always waiting for you 

• Our annual Summer and Winter Events have become legendary 

• You have 30 annual holidays, with a holiday allowance in addition to your annual salary